When a child is sick in the family, each parent tries to cure him faster. Today, pharmacies sell a large number of medicines for babies, but, according to doctors, Cycloferon is considered one of the best. In our publication you will find a description of the drug Cycloferon, instructions for use for children.
Cycloferon is an anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immunostimulating agent that helps cure infectious inflammations. When ingested, it stimulates the production of interferons, which quickly and effectively eliminate various ailments.
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Release forms and composition
Cycloferon is available in tablets, injection and gel. They are united by one active substance - meglumine acridone acetate.
Pharmacological features
The medication helps fight:
- flu
- tick-borne encephalitis;
- hepatitis;
- herpes;
- enteroviruses.
If a small patient suffers from intestinal infection, Cycloferon in combination with antibiotics will enhance their effect.
The tool is part of a comprehensive treatment of bacterial infections. It fights rheumatic ailments and systemic collagenoses, inhibits autoimmune reactions, and has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
Cycloferon increases the protective functions of the body, protects it from the occurrence of neoplasms.
What is Cycloferon prescribed for children?
Cycloferon has a fairly wide spectrum of action.Under its influence, cells are activated that help the body overcome the disease present in the body.
Together with other pharmaceuticals, it is prescribed to children who suffer from:
- flu
- HIV
- ARVI;
- cytomegalovirus;
- hepatitis A;
- autoimmune disease;
- rheumatic pathologies;
- papillomatous infections;
- chlamydia;
- herpes
- tick-borne encephalitis;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia
- surgical abscesses.
It is advisable to use cycloferon in the form of a gel for the treatment of herpetic lesions of the skin and mucous membranes.
Instructions for use of the drug for the child
Cycloferon does not have a special form for children. It can be prescribed to babies who have reached the age of four. For children, the dosage will be less than for adults. Cycloferon can be used only by medical prescription. Ignoring the patterns of use and dosage can significantly reduce the effectiveness of treatment.
Cycloferon tablets
Cycloferon tablets with 150 mg of the active substance should be taken half an hour before a meal and washed down with plenty of water. They can not be crushed, or dissolve. The daily dose is taken at a time.
The treatment regimen is based on the specifics of the disease and is calculated by the pediatrician. If the child missed the planned medication, the next dose is not doubled.
We bring to your attention a table with approximate algorithms for the use of the drug.
| Disease | Age (years) | Daily dose (in tablets) | Use schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza, SARS | 4-6 | One | The first week every other day, then every three days for two weeks |
| 7-11 | Two three | ||
| After 12 | Three four | ||
| Herpes virus | 4-6 | One | The first seven days on a tablet every 2 days, then every three days for the next week |
| 7-11 | Two three | ||
| After 12 | Three four | ||
| Hepatitis | 4-6 | The number of tablets is similar to the first two diseases | The regimen is the same as with ARVI. The duration of the therapeutic course is approximately six months |
| 7-11 | |||
| Over 12 | |||
| Prevention of ailments | 4-6 | One | As with flu treatment |
| 7-11 | Two | ||
| 12 and older | Three | ||
| HIV | 4-6 | Herpes Dosage Dosage | The first three weeks, the medicine is taken according to the same scheme as with herpes. Then the tablet should be drunk every 5 days for five months. |
| 7-11 | |||
| 12 and older | |||
| Intestinal infection | 4-6 | The dosage is the same as for preventive purposes. | Take the medicine for two days in a row, then every other day for a week and a half |
| 7-11 | |||
| After 12 |
In ampoules for injections
Injections Cycloferon has an undeniable advantage - it is fully absorbed in the body, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. The injection can be done intramuscularly or intravenously only once a day.
The dosage depends on the weight and is calculated according to the scheme - 6-10 mg per kilogram.
The drug is used as follows:
- Hepatitis treatment involves 10-15 procedures for a month. If the disease has gone into a chronic stage, the baby is injected with the drug every two days for three consecutive months.
- The treatment regimen for herpes is determined by the doctor and depends on the complexity of the viral manifestation. The first two injections are given daily, then another three injections every 48 hours. 6-10 procedure is performed every 72 hours.
- HIV treatment lasts 3-6 months. The scheme is similar to the treatment of hepatitis. The injection is done once every five days.
Liniment or ointment 5%
Liniment Cycloferon is not prescribed for children under eighteen years of age.
Drug interaction
The discussed pharmaceutical product is well combined with all drugs that are used to combat viral and infectious ailments.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Cycloferon is not prescribed for newborn babies and infants, since there is no data on its safety for such patients.
The medication is not suitable for the treatment of children under the age of four. Children with severe hepatic pathologies also cannot be treated with cycloferon. The drug is not prescribed for patients suffering from hypersensitivity to its composition.
Small patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system can take Cycloferon only under constant medical supervision.
As a rule, cycloferon is well tolerated by patients.
However, some parents noted that their children were treated with this drug:
- skin rashes;
- itching
- Quincke's edema.
At the first signs of the above symptoms, it is recommended to stop using the medication and urgently show the child to a qualified specialist. With Quincke's edema, call an ambulance. The doctor must determine the cause of these negative phenomena and choose a different treatment for the baby.
Antiviral drug analogues
There is no medication with the same composition as that of Cycloferon. If the child cannot be treated with this drug, the doctor selects a similar one with the same therapeutic effect. We bring to your attention a list of conditional analogues of Cycloferon.
Anaferon
This immunomodulating drug effectively copes with influenza and SARS. As part of a comprehensive treatment, it helps to cure herpes infection, enterovirus, rotavirus and tick-borne encephalitis. It can be given to babies after the first month of life.
Arbidol
It is not an immunomodulator. Effectively eliminates acute respiratory infections, influenza, pulmonary inflammation and bronchitis. They can treat children over two years of age.
Ergoferon
This combination antiviral drug is based on broad spectrum antibodies. Thanks to this composition, the medication effectively destroys the flu, adenovirus and coronavirus infections, herpes and chickenpox. They can treat children older than 6 months.
The above medicines are forbidden to use as self-medication.
Cycloferon is an effective drug that helps to cure a child of various infections. Despite minor contraindications, it is forbidden to use it without a medical prescription.
